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Registered: 08-23-2004
Newbie New!
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Mon, 08-23-2004 - 7:29pm
Hi Ya! :)

Well I just found and joined this board this afternoon and decided to hang out in this forum cause it would be nice to have support from others who have so much to lose! My name is Becky and I'm from Ohio. I have diabetes and asthma, and need to get a grip on my weight once and for all! I quit smoking on March 28th, almost 5 months ago and gained about 50 pounds, like I needed anymore weight gained....anyway It's been hard to do but managed to quit a 2 1/2 pack a day habit, yes I still have some hair left!! Heheheh! But now I am up to an all time high weight of 300 pounds and I am miserable! Hope I can get some advice and friendship cause I need all the help I can get! This is my first day on South Beach and I am having sugar withdrawls, I think?? Got a headache from h.... and feel bad but I am hanging in there by a thread. Just hoping to make it through the first day!

Becky

300/300/140

5'3" tall and yes, I guess, I am pumpkim shaped afterall! Dang!! :)


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Registered: 07-28-2003
In reply to: becca300
Mon, 08-23-2004 - 7:39pm
Hi, welcome here (:

How did you quit smoking? One of these days I have to try it again... I mean, one of these days I will quit! Congrats on your 5 months!!! That's awesome.

If you have down days on your weight-loss journey, just remind yourself that you quit smoking (and 2 1/2 is ALOT!) and so you can make it through this, as well.

I have to say, you seem very happy (: Your post made me smile!

- Yav




Edited 8/23/2004 7:39 pm ET ET by yavie

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Registered: 07-22-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 8:54am
Hiya!

Welcome to the board. I am pretty new here too, there are a lot of great people here.

Congrats on kicking the smoking habit.

Good luck with you're weight loss journey, I am sure some of us here can offer you the support you may be looking for :)

Jodi

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Registered: 08-23-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 11:34am
Hello there fellow Newbie! I just joined this board yesterday too! Congrats on kicking the habit...kudos to you girlfriend! Losing weight and becoming (AND STAYING) healthy is a long TOUGH journey, I hope I can be a helping hand, listener, or just someone you can laugh at from time to time along the way!

Have a super day!

Cindy

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Registered: 06-16-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 12:21pm
Welcome Becky!

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 07-28-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 12:38pm
Welcome to the board, and congratulations on quitting smoking!! There are a lot of great people here, and I hope you enjoy it. Best of luck in the road ahead!

Shannon

308/290/175

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Registered: 08-24-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 12:38pm
Hi I am also new to the board. I have to lose over 100 pound in order to be happy and healthy. Currently I am aiming to lose 15 in the next 6 weeks because I am a maid of honor in a wedding coming up in October. Any help and support would be greatly appreciated. Also I too just gave up smoking. 8 days and counting. Its hard not smoking and trying to lose weight but I know I can do it with a little support.

Christy
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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 7:49pm
Welcome to the boards, Becky! Congrats on quitting smoking :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 08-23-2004
In reply to: becca300
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 7:52pm
Thanks to all who replied to my post! I had a good day today, hopefully it will last! So far so good. South Beach doesn't seem to bad of a WOE. Everyone have a great evening!

Becky

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